Treclin dosage forms & strength

Treclin (Clindamycin+Tretinoin) gel comes in a 30g tube size.

Treclin contraindications

The drug is NOT for use in children under the age of 12 years.

DO NOT take Treclin gel if:

• you have previously had an allergic reaction to the gel
• you are allergic to lincomycin or any of the other ingredients in the gel
• you are a pregnant
• you are planning to become pregnant
• you are breastfeeding
• you have chronic inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis)
• you have previously experienced colitis (prolonged or severe diarrhea or abdominal cramps) after taking antibiotics
• you or a member of your family have every suffered from skin cancer
• you suffer from eczema (a condition characterised by inflamed, red, dry, scaly skin)
• you have rosacea (a skin condition that affects the face and is characterised by redness, pimples and peeling)
• you suffer from special types of acne, characterised by white or red spots (pustules) and deep nodules or abscesses in the skin (a condition called acne conglobata or acne fulminans)

Treclin interactions

DO NOT take Treclin gel if you are already taking the following:

• you are a woman of child bearing age and you are NOT taking any contraception
• medicated soap cleansers, scrubbing solutions, abrasive soaps or cosmetics with a strong drying effect, such as those containing high concentrations of alcohol, astringents, spices or lime
• using other skin preparations containing sulphur, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, rescinol or any other chemical abrasives

Treclin warnings and precautions

Treclin gel can affect how other medicines work. You should check with your doctor first, before using the gel if:

• you have sensitive skin or atopic eczema (chronic, itching, inflamed skin)
• you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including herbal medicines or any other medicine you have bought over the counter
• you are currently taking antibiotics, such as erythromycin, metronidazole, aminoglycosides
• you are currently taking corticosteroids, such as prednisolone or dexamethasone
• you are currently taking neuromuscular blocking medicines or muscle relaxants (often used with anesthesia);
• you are taking any blood thinners, such as warfarin and you are more likely to bleed
• you are a woman of child bearing age and are not using any contraception.

Avoid applying the gel to the mouth, eyes and mucous membranes. Don’t use the gel on areas with eczema or to exposed or damaged skin. If the product is accidentally applied to the eyes, rinse the area thoroughly with warm water.

Do not apply the gel at the same time as other creams or cosmetic products.

Avoid exposure to sunlight or the use of artificial light (such as tanning beds, sunlamps etc) because the gel will make your skin more sensitive to light and you will burn more easily.

Driving and using machines

Treclin gel is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use machinery.

Stopping treatment with Treclin gel

It may take up to 12 weeks of continuous use before you start to see the benefits and improvements to your skin. Do not stop using the gel once your acne clears.

Possible side effects of Treclin

You should stop taking Treclin gel immediately if.

• An allergic reaction, the symptoms of which include sudden wheezing, difficulty breathing, dizziness, swelling of the eyelids, face, lips or throat
• You become pregnant whilst using the gel
• You experience prolonged or severe abdominal cramps, diarrhoea, nausea or vomiting;
• You have applied too much (overdosed) and your skin has become red, sore and has started to peel.

Side effects reported by patients have been temporary and usually go away with continued treatment or disappear once the treatment is stopped.

Side effects reported include, acne, dry skin, skin redness, increased oil production, sensitivity to light, itching, rash, scaling skin, sunburn. These reports were uncommon, occurring in about 1 in 100 patients.

Other reports of headache, eye irritation, skin discoloration, feeling hot, skin irritation or pain, bleeding skin, burning sensation and cold sores have been documented, although these reports are rare and occur in approximately 1 in 1,000 patients.

Some patients have reported an underactive thyroid, the symptoms of which include fatigue, weakness, weight gain, dry hair, rough pale skin, hair loss and sensitivity to cold. Rare reports of gastroenteritis (inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract) and nausea have also been recorded.

You can report any side effects directly to the authorities through the Yellow Card Scheme website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.

How to store Treclin gel

Always store your gel in a cool, dry place at room temperature. Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children. Once opened, the gel should be discarded after 3 months. The tube should be kept tightly closed between applications.

Do not use the unopened medicine past the expiry date which is printed on the label after the letters EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

DO NOT give or share this medicine with anyone else.

If you have any further questions about Treclin gel, contact FROM MARS.